This opportunity was posted on March 31, 2025

[ active ] Azores to Madera (Portugal) – 09.2025 Portugal to Portugal ref 15365

Sylvain Rayé wants 4 crew for Liko, Excess 11, m.

From Acores, Portugal to Madeira, Portugal.

September 2025 to September 2025.

we are travelling with my family on our catamaran from Acores to Madera (mid-september 2025) and looking for 4 additional crew members to join the passage. The Crew & Vessel • The crew currently consists of an experienced offshore sailor. • Together with his family: partner, 2 children (8-10 years old). • We are around 45 years old, experienced, and easygoing. • The catamaran is well-equipped for the crossing (see boat details), ensuring a safe and efficient passage. Who We Are Looking For • motivated, reliable, and team-oriented sailors. • Comfortable with long ocean passages, night watches, and life at sea. • Someone with minimum sailing experience, offshore experience is a plus • A good fit for the crew dynamic—positive attitude and adaptable mindset are key! Details • Departure: mid-september 2025 from Acores, Portugal • Destination: Madeira, Portugal • Estimated Duration: Around 1 week, depending on weather conditions • At arrival: can stay with us (to be discussed how long) or even continue to Canary Islands (see our others opportunities) • Permit / Visa: sailor must have rights to travel in Portugal (Europe) / Passport, Visa must be regulated / Have enough money to travel back home • Contribution: Shared expenses (food, fuel) • Not included: Travel from/to the boat - Personal insurance (health and public liability insurances must be provided) • On owner cost: boat, boat insurance, maintenance If you’re interested in an incredible Atlantic crossing with a solid and fun crew, reach out with your sailing background and a bit about yourself! Fair winds!

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 1): Watch-leader

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 2): Watch-leader

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 3): does not matter

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 4): does not matter

Sailing with a Rally: None

I'm looking for (gender): either

Cabins/Sleeping : own cabin-own bunk

Smoking on board: non-smokers only

Total people on board: 8

Crew roles: The crew will take turns to participate in most of the tasks on the boat : - Prepare the boat - Set or remove the sails - Prepare the cooking for the rest of the crew - Steer or watch if auto-pilot is engaged - Check the course / weather - Night watches - Check the engine / help for repair if any - Prepare port manoeuvre - Fish - Play cards or board games - Listen music or participate to karaoke - Read books - Watch dolphins - Drink (alcohol but not that much - for sure forbidden at all at night) If you are woman, you may have your own room or it will be shared with an other woman.

Money: expenses shared equally

Travel to and from boat: crew pays

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